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Leisley Family History

Leisley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yeisley, Leisey, Lesley, Eisley, Lessley, Hemsley, Hensley, Leiser

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Where is the Leisley family from?

You can see how Leisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Leisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Leisley families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leisley's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Leisley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Leisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leisley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Leisley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Leisley. For the veterans among your Leisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leisley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leisley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leisley

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